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The Palace Collections Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry with Audio Guide

Skip the ticket line at The Palace Collections Museum and explore royal artifacts and collections with an audio guide at your own pace.

The Palace Collections Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry with Audio Guide

Highlights

  • Skip the long ticket lines and enter the Palace Collection Museum with ease.
  • Get your QR code easily when you are in close proximity to the entrance of the museum.
  • Discover fascinating collections of handicrafts, precious jewelry, historical dresses, and antique furniture from the Ottoman period.
  • Specially curated exclusive audio guide for you to learn all about the museum.
  • The museum offers an atmosphere full of history and art.
  • Go on a historical exploration accompanied by the magnificent views of the palace and its surroundings.

Included with this experience

  • Palace Collections Museum Entry Ticket
  • Audio Guide in 25 Languages

About The Palace Collections

About the Palace Collections Museum

The Dolmabahce Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid and symbolizes the grandeur of the late Ottoman Empire. Located in the kitchen building of the palace, the "Palace Collections Museum" exhibits various objects of historical and cultural value and presents the Ottoman heritage to visitors.

The museum consists of three sections: Art Gallery, Museum, and Depot. Each section serves a different purpose and reflects the Ottoman period in a broad sense.

Art Gallery: Displays elegant examples of Ottoman art. Here, you can find works such as jewelry, paintings, and manuscripts.

Museum: Presents items from important structures such as Dolmabahce, Beylerbeyi, Topkapi, and Yildiz palaces, as well as Aynalikavak, Kucuksu, Ihlamur, and Maslak pavilions. In addition, products such as Yildiz Porcelain and Hereke Carpet are exhibited.

Depot: This is the section where valuable items that are not on display but need to be protected are stored. In the depot, preparations are made for future exhibitions, and the objects are preserved.

The museum is an essential center for those who want to explore Ottoman history and art in detail with its regular exhibitions.

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Good to know

  • Enjoy discovering Palace Collections Museum at your own pace by listening to the specially curated Audio Guide.
  • The QR tickets are only shown when you are in close proximity to the entrance of the Palace Collections Museum.
  • You need an Internet connection on your smartphone to get your QR tickets.
  • Children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age.

FAQ

Why should I visit the Palace Collections Museum? +
The Palace Collections Museum offers the opportunity to see valuable works of art and objects of daily life from the late Ottoman Empire. The rich collections and aesthetic details provide a unique experience for history and culture enthusiasts.
What is the relevance between the Palace Collections Museum and the Dolmabahce Palace? +
The Palace Collections Museum is located in the Palace Kitchens building of the Dolmabahce Palace and is a part of this palace complex. The museum exhibits objects from Ottoman palaces such as the Dolmabahce, Beyl
Which periods are the works exhibited in the museum? +
The Palace Collections Museum exhibits works from the late Ottoman Empire. These works mainly include objects dating from the 19th century and early 20th century.
What hours can I visit the museum? +
You can visit the Palace Collections Museum every day except Mondays. Visiting hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Opening hours

Open

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

09:00 - 17:00

Closed

Monday

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